Mortgage Refinancing in 2026: When the Math Actually Makes It Worth Doing
Rates dropped to 6.49% in early 2026—but only 21% of homeowners benefit from refinancing. See if your break-even math works and what closing costs really mean.
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Each year the Census Bureau looks at houses that are completed and sold. Basically they report the different characteristics for homes built and sold during the previous calendar year....
Are You to Blame for Skyrocketing Home Prices
I say “fault” because a recent report by Bloomberg Business Week found that house prices these days are “on fire.” They have made the largest 12-month gain since April of...
Found: Vacation Home Paradise
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Financial Strength of Homebuilders Draws Interest from Investors
The economy is very reliant on the housing market. When the housing market starts to slide, the economy follows shortly thereafter. However, when the housing market surges, the...
Buying a Used Car is Similar to a Real Estate Deal
For years, as I went through many cars ranging from Volkswagen Beatles (so old it had no gas gauge) to Mercedes Benz’s (so long ago I can’t even remember the...
Housing Bubble or Recovery?
The first housing bubble just burst in spectacular fashion a mere 5 years ago. So, what is going on now? Is this just a normal, relatively slow, recovery of the...
Getting a Mortgage through American Savings Bank
The American Savings Bank will provide you with the various mortgage options you need. Buying your home, or refinancing one, is easy and there are many options available for getting...
How much real estate investment return do you need to be happy?
As you may know by now (and may have heard it many different times), real estate investing is generally best for the patient in it for the long run.
Most Expensive Home Asking Price in US
What is believed to be the most expensive home asking price in the current market came up recently when a waterfront estate in Greenwich, Conn.
Here’s Why Real Estate Investors Lose Their Hair
Let’s take on the negative and do some worrying. Why? Because the real estate market looks good right now.
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As Housing Prices Rise, 3 Ways to Estimate What is Equity in Your Home
Even if you plan to stay put for the time being, there are good reasons to keep a close watch on your equity.
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They’re Back! ARMs Hit 5 Year Highs
As hard as it may be to believe, the adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) has reached levels not seen since the housing bubble burst in 2008.
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Refinancing a First Mortgage When You Have a Second
Mortgage interest rates are rising, but this doesn't mean you've missed the opportunity to refinance your first mortgage loan.
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Four Easy to Use Mortgage Calculators
Before making an offer on a home, you should utilize a mortgage calculator to figure out what of kind of house you can afford.
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Estimating Mortgage Interest for a 30 Year Loan
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a homebuyer is taking out a loan and not comparing mortgage interest rates.
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When you have found your dream home, applying for a home mortgage may seem like a confusing process. Here are some tips to help you get the right mortgage.
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